The new arrival schedule meant the 30-year-old Blatche won’t even have the benefit of a one-week practice with this latest batch of Gilas team ahead of its campaign in the Southeast Asia Basketball Association (Seaba) Championship beginning on Friday.

Blatche, a former NBA veteran who previously had stints with the Washington Wizards and the Brooklyn Nets, had already put off his departure plan a few times following the birth of his first son, whose christening he also had to attend.

His failure to arrive at the promised date and given the proximity of the Seaba tournament had prompted Reyes to express his displeasure over the repeated delays.

Blatche’s latest no-show has prompted Reyes not to expect anymore until he has seen the 6-foot-10 player in the flesh.

But a person knowledgeable about the situation disclosed Reyes is very much aware of the itinerary of Blatche. The national mentor is even being considered by the New York native to be a godfather to his newly-born son, the source added.

“SMH,” was the cryptic message Blatche posted on his Twitter account @drayblatche.

Reading between the lines, Reyes seemed to be playing mind games with the same naturalized player he personally chose for Gilas.